Buyer

StaffWorthy; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Life and Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Holidays

Biweekly profit-sharing contribution

PTO (Vacation and Sick Time)

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Ayer, MA. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience purchasing raw and packaging materials in the food and beverage or pharmaceutical sectors. Responsibilities include sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems is required. Benefits include life insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in purchasing in the food and beverage or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP and PIVOT TABLE).
• Experience with ERP systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate supplier contracts.
• Evaluate vendor quotes for cost-effectiveness.
• Manage purchasing processes and inventory signals.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Participate in supplier qualification programs.

Skills

Purchasing raw materials

Construction of supplier agreements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Vendor management

Education

BS or BA Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

MUST HAVES:

• BS or BA Degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years' experience purchasing raw and packaging materials and components in the food and beverage or pharmaceutical industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel (such as VLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLE)
• ERP experience a must

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source, negotiate, manage, and measure supplier quality, cost, delivery, terms of payment, and purchase conditions.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers in order to achieve on-time delivery, at the lowest cost, while minimizing inventory.
• Manage the Buying process by monitoring key Purchasing signals based on demand and Safety Stocks.
• Place, track, monitor, and follow-up Purchased Orders to ensure material ordered is delivered on-time, meeting quality and documentation standards.
• Follow up to expedite or de-expedite purchase orders as required.
• Monitor the Life Cycle of assigned goods to ensure no product ever gets scrapped.
• Ensure all paperwork for incoming deliveries is accurate and accompanies the delivery of raw materials, quickly solving any discrepancies as they occur.
• Participate in the Supplier Qualification program.
• Support the Quality department in obtaining documents to assure GMP compliance.
• Monitor quality and adherence to specifications of products purchased.
• Coordinate with Logistics material receipts and warehouse space planning.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable raw materials or components with Quality Control, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of the problem and take corrective action.
• Evaluate and negotiate alternative supplier options and collaborate with the team on design enhancements and product modifications.
• Negotiate Purchasing Agreements and supplier agreements, where applicable.
• Actively reduce lead times through vendor-managed inventory programs or floor stock agreements.
• Actively solicit quotations for new raw materials and existing raw materials to assure price awareness and competitiveness in the supply chain.
• Communicate any supply chain threats and strategic buy ahead opportunities.
• Work closely with the R&D department in the sourcing of raw materials to support new product launches and pilots.
• Prepare reports, update KPIs periodically.
• Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS:

• Group Life and Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Holidays
• Biweekly profit-sharing contribution
• PTO (Vacation and Sick Time)

MUST HAVES:

BS or BA Degree in relevant field

At least 5 years' experience purchasing raw and packaging materials and components in the food and beverage or pharmaceutical industry

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel (such as VLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLE)